Protecting Michigan's Communities
Especially important to Michigan’s rural communities, hospitals provide vital access to healthcare services, improving the health status of residents who may otherwise forgo care due to transportation challenges.
These hospitals face unique funding challenges that can threaten the care and services they provide. Despite the challenges, healthcare continues to be the largest employer and backer of community improvement efforts in Michigan.
Healthcare in the Hands of Michiganders
1,063,989
healthcare jobs
$77 billion a year
in wages, salaries and benefits
In 2022, 18 out of every 100 jobs in Michigan
were directly or indirectly related to healthcare
Making a Difference in our Communities
The 2024 Community Impact Report showcases the critical role hospitals play when it comes to strengthening the healthcare workforce, enhancing access to care, building community, serving as an economic driver and more. These efforts are made possible through strategic investments, innovative programming, local partnerships and support from state and federal healthcare champions. Overall, Michigan hospitals invested $4.5 billion in community impact activities in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.
